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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:56:35 +0000en-UShourly1Diarrhea In Elevator Prank Ends With A Bang, Footage Goes Viralhttp://www.inquisitr.com/1892959/diarrhea-in-elevator-prank/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1892959/diarrhea-in-elevator-prank/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 22:14:14 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1892959Have you ever had diarrhea in an elevator before? If so, then you likely would say that the experience was not very comfortable – especially if you were not on the elevator by yourself. However, this prankster decided to simulate the experience from a different perspective – being stuck on an elevator with someone else

The footage starts with two innocent bystanders conversing on the elevator. The prankster then enters the elevator, looking very uncomfortable and in a hurry.

Repeatedly hitting the elevator buttons and pacing back & forth complaining definitely gets the guy’s attention. Their reaction even gets a little more interesting after the prankster starts farting inside of that enclosed space. Shielding their faces with their T-shirts, chances are that neither of those guys expected the man’s “diarrhea” to literally explode inside of the elevator.

Perhaps the best reaction came from the second prank victim who was stuck on the elevator alone with the prankster. His reaction is absolutely hilarious!

Even if you cannot understand what is said, the video clearly explains itself through the prankster’s actions. Canal BOOM posted the prank video through their official YouTube channel last Thursday.

The 3 1/2-minute clip did not take very long to go viral. As of right now, it has generated over 4.8 million views The “Diarrhea In An Elevator” prank video has also been featured on numerous websites – such as World Star Hip-Hop.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1892959/diarrhea-in-elevator-prank/feed/0Amazing Photograph Shows Weasel Riding A Woodpeckerhttp://www.inquisitr.com/1891811/amazing-photograph-shows-weasel-riding-a-woodpecker/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1891811/amazing-photograph-shows-weasel-riding-a-woodpecker/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 16:46:26 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1891811An amazing amateur photograph currently taking the internet by storm shows a weasel taking a ride on the back of a flying woodpecker. Taken in Hornchurch Country Park in Essex, England, the courageously clinging weasel apparently dismounted the green bird with its life. Photographer Martin Le-May from Essex has commented to ITV News that he

An amazing amateur photograph currently taking the internet by storm shows a weasel taking a ride on the back of a flying woodpecker.

Taken in Hornchurch Country Park in Essex, England, the courageously clinging weasel apparently dismounted the green bird with its life.

Photographer Martin Le-May from Essex has commented toITV News that he “feared the worst” for the woodpecker after hearing “distressed squawking” during its fight with the mammal.

“The woodpecker landed in front of us and I feared the worst. I guess, though, our presence, maybe 25 meters away, momentarily distracted the weasel. The woodpecker seized the opportunity and flew up and away into some bushes away to our left. Quickly the bird gathered its self respect and flew up into the trees and away from our sight.”

Le-May also reported that, after he had taken the photographs, the plucky weasel was able to make a safe getaway.

“The weasel just disappeared into the long grass, hungry.”

As soon as the image started being shared on Twitter, users began to doubt its authenticity. But the fact there were a series of sketchy images and the bird appeared to look distressed, seemed to relieve doubters.

Le-May added that he hoped his photograph would help to encourage other people out into their local green space and get photographing the local wildlife.

The fact that today is World Wildlife Day and people everywhere are being encouraged to share their own images of wildlife online? A mere happy coincidence. There is no official connection to Le-May’s photograph.

Still, the weasel and woodpecker photograph has gone global, and predictably enough, the internet has since gone photoshop crazy for the photograph – as the internet has a tendency to.

The original a photograph of a woodpecker-flying weasel unlike any you’ve ever seen before, or are ever likely to see again.

That’s unless this one brave weasel has just started a new trend for small mammals everywhere. If you can’t find enough food to get by on the ground, look to the skies and hope there are no annoying photographers to disturb your efforts.

Some have speculated that the weasel’s actions might have been inspired by the movie Avatar, but the weasel has not been found to pass comment.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1891811/amazing-photograph-shows-weasel-riding-a-woodpecker/feed/0woodie2Albert Einstein’s Stolen Brain: How Thomas S. Harvey’s Theft Helped Our Understanding Of Geniushttp://www.inquisitr.com/1889627/albert-einsteins-stolen-brain-how-thomas-s-harveys-theft-helped-our-understanding-of-genius/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1889627/albert-einsteins-stolen-brain-how-thomas-s-harveys-theft-helped-our-understanding-of-genius/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:25 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1889627Most people know all about how Albert Einstein created the theory of relativity and forever changed our understanding of the universe, however, his brain made contributions to science long after his journey to the grave. When he was alive, the kind natured Albert Einstein was a formidable intellect. Beyond his discoveries in physics, he was

Most people know all about how Albert Einstein created the theory of relativity and forever changed our understanding of the universe, however, his brain made contributions to science long after his journey to the grave.

When he was alive, the kind natured Albert Einstein was a formidable intellect. Beyond his discoveries in physics, he was one of science’s predominant philosophers and an eccentric genius whom everyone respected, if not admired. Alive, he subjected himself to a number of studies aimed at unlocking the secrets of the human mind.

Einstein’s brain as diagrammed by Dr. Harvey. Creative Commons

Einstein had left explicit instructions that he dd not want his brain studied and therefore ordered it cremated along with the rest of his body. This was not good enough for Dr. Thomas S. Harvey, who despite Einstein’s wishes, had other plans for the use of Einstein’s brain.

Einstein’s discoveries of the properties of light, time, gravity, and space changed the universe as we had then known it so it’s no surprise that upon his death in 1955 at the age of 76, the science community was eager to understand how his brain worked. In the chaos surrounding Einstein’s death, there was much commotion.

Within a few hours, the media had swarmed around the quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey, to grab any news and claim a piece of Einstein’s legacy for themselves in some way, says journalist Michael Paternity. Writers were swamped with stories and phone calls trying to research and capture the historic event. Paternity noted that Thomas S. Harvey took full advantage of that mess.

“It was like the death of the prophet, and so it got a little bit crazy. And out of that complete, sort of melee of the moment, he made off with the brain, and it was under somewhat dubious circumstances,”

After Harvey stashed the brain, he presented Einstein’s body to his family to be cremated without a word. Eventually Harvey convinced Einstein’s son to let him keep the brain for research purposes. The son reluctantly gave in and let Harvey have it.

Dr. Harvey was so possessive of the brain that Princeton had to fire him because he refused to give the brain back. Harvey went on the lam, forsaking his reputation to hold onto the brain of Albert Einstein.

Dr Harvey with one of many slides containing Einstein’s brain tissue. Creative Commons

Harvey carved up Einstein’s brain into 240 cubes and periodically would send pictures and pieces of the brain off to be examined by neurologists whom he deemed worthy, but never would he give up his prized possession.

Einstein’s brain was studied by many neurologists and scientists over the years. Many insightful discoveries have been made regarding the nature of the human brain but there has been far too much damage to make a full analysis.

Researchers have since determined that although his brain had may unique features, it was in no way abnormal or unusual. It has been concluded that his was a mind crafted over many year through love of science and the encouragement of his intellect by his family.

In the early 1990’s, with jars full of brain in the trunk, Harvey drove his red Buick Skylark to California to meet Einstein’s granddaughter at the behest of Michael Paternity. When Harvey forgot the brain at her house, Evelyn returned it to him, washing her hands of the whole thing. The journalist chronicled the whole experience in his book Driving Mr. Albert.

Harvey passed away in 2007, but before he did he managed to donate the brain to Princeton. Today, the brain resides in the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia where slides and pictures are available for eager scientists looking to expand on the research.

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http://www.inquisitr.com/1890689/dancing-paper-video/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 01:26:10 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1890689That derp at the end made it all too perfect!

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1890689/dancing-paper-video/feed/0Cat Gets Its Teeth Brushed [Video]http://www.inquisitr.com/1887351/cat-gets-its-teeth-brushed-video/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1887351/cat-gets-its-teeth-brushed-video/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 00:03:07 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1887351And that was the moment Mr. Whiskers realized that not only was he connected with all things in the universe, but that he was, in fact, the universe itself.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1887351/cat-gets-its-teeth-brushed-video/feed/0Bathroom Remodel Gone Wrong: Man Rewires Bathroom, Can Turn Light On Using Hairdryer [Video]http://www.inquisitr.com/1885822/bathroom-remodel-gone-wrong-man-rewires-bathroom-can-turn-light-on-using-hairdryer-video/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1885822/bathroom-remodel-gone-wrong-man-rewires-bathroom-can-turn-light-on-using-hairdryer-video/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 16:46:48 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1885822What an electrical mix-up! A couple decided to do a bathroom remodel on their own, but somehow the wiring got totally screwed up — in the most hilarious way. According to Fox 13, two switches in the couple’s bathroom got crossed somehow, and what they discovered had them both in hysterics. “Two switches turned on

A couple decided to do a bathroom remodel on their own, but somehow the wiring got totally screwed up — in the most hilarious way. According to Fox 13, two switches in the couple’s bathroom got crossed somehow, and what they discovered had them both in hysterics.

“Two switches turned on the same light and the hair dryer was able to turn on the lights as well as dim them all without running the hair dryer,” reports Fox 13.

The bathroom remodel electrical mix-up caused the woman who was filming to crack up laughing. According to Viral Viral Videos, the brother of the woman in the video decided to post it on YouTube — and what a smart idea. Over one million people have enjoyed the rewiring screw up — and the woman’s contagious laughter.

If you enjoyed this viral video, you can check out another one of a man who got hit with a brick that he threw at a car. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, a would-be thief totally knocked himself out, and it was all caught on camera.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1885822/bathroom-remodel-gone-wrong-man-rewires-bathroom-can-turn-light-on-using-hairdryer-video/feed/0Incredible Footage Shows Octopus Leaping Out Of The Water To Prey On Unsuspecting Crab [Video]http://www.inquisitr.com/1881780/incredible-footage-shows-octopus-leaping-out-of-the-water-to-prey-on-unsuspecting-crab-video/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1881780/incredible-footage-shows-octopus-leaping-out-of-the-water-to-prey-on-unsuspecting-crab-video/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 01:06:34 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1881780An octopus attacked a crab, and it was all caught on tape by someone who witnessed the whole thing. According to the Telegraph, the attack happened in Australia. The crab was hanging out on a rock, and got a little bit too close to the edge where an octopus was lurking. Rather than the octopus

An octopus attacked a crab, and it was all caught on tape by someone who witnessed the whole thing.

According to the Telegraph, the attack happened in Australia. The crab was hanging out on a rock, and got a little bit too close to the edge where an octopus was lurking. Rather than the octopus grabbing the crab and pulling into the water, the octopus actually leaped out of the ocean and attacked its prey. It then carried the crab into the water to devour it. The octopus literally walked.

According to Fox News, the 50-second video (seen above) quickly went viral. It has been viewed over 9.5 million times since it was uploaded to YouTube by a woman named Porsche Indrisie on Feb. 18.

And in case you weren’t fascinated by the octopus species already, there is another cool tidbit that might take you there. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, a deep sea octopus made headlines last year after it stayed with its eggs for over four years.

“Although octopus mothers of this sort have been observed in the past, this is the first time that a deep-sea octopus was observed watching over her eggs from birth to hatching.”

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1881780/incredible-footage-shows-octopus-leaping-out-of-the-water-to-prey-on-unsuspecting-crab-video/feed/0Vandals Damage An Indiana Covered Bridge, Write ‘Hail Satin’http://www.inquisitr.com/1880846/vandals-damage-an-indiana-covered-bridge-write-hail-satin/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1880846/vandals-damage-an-indiana-covered-bridge-write-hail-satin/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 20:51:46 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1880846Criminals in Indiana have vandalized an 1880’s era covered bridge, spray-painting the words “Hail Satin,” amidst other graffiti, on the ancient structure, The Greencastle Banner-Graphic is reporting. The Houck Covered Bridge was built in 1880 in Putnam County, Indiana, about 50 miles west of Indianapolis. Like many covered bridges in Indiana (and elsewhere), it had

Criminals in Indiana have vandalized an 1880’s era covered bridge, spray-painting the words “Hail Satin,” amidst other graffiti, on the ancient structure, The Greencastle Banner-Graphic is reporting.

The Houck Covered Bridge was built in 1880 in Putnam County, Indiana, about 50 miles west of Indianapolis. Like many covered bridges in Indiana (and elsewhere), it had fallen on hard times. However, the Putnam County Highway Department recently repaired and repainted the ailing bridge, which makes the vandalism all the more painful, especially to Karla Lawless of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which wants Putnam County’s covered bridges to be tourist attractions in the rural county.

“We were just out there last week, and it was so fresh and so clean and new. Here we are wanting to utilize this bridge and put some money back into the county, and this happens. Shame on these people.”

Apparently meticulous attention to spelling wasn’t a concern of the Hoosier vandals. Rather than invoking the Prince of Darkness, they invoked a soft and luxurious fabric.

One of these things is not like the other.

Ms. Lawless believes it was teenagers responsible for the vandalism.

“I’d like to find these kids and take them home to their parents. They don’t even realize that their parents or other relatives are paying taxes (for upkeep) of these bridges.”

According to WBIW (Bedford, Indiana), the vandals also spray-painted racial slurs, an Anarchy symbol, and “Robert Loves Karen” on the covered bridge.

They also spray-painted something that was probably intended to be a swastika.

That’s not actually a Swastika.

If you’re a practitioner of Buddhism or Hinduism, you can probably see why the vandals’ attempt at a Swastika is, like “Hail Satin,” rather careless.

Not the same thing.

Pat McFadden of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department said he plans to investigate the vandalism of the covered bridge, but admits there isn’t much to work with.

“We have absolutely nothing but the graffiti on the bridge to go on.”

Covered bridges throughout the United States are falling victim to disrepair, neglect, the elements, and vandalism, reports The Tampa Tribune. About 15,000 covered bridges once dotted the country in the 1800’s; now only an estimated 750 remain, and many of those are at serious risk of disappearing.

Highway crews will be out to thoroughly clean the vandalized covered bridge once the weather warms up.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1880846/vandals-damage-an-indiana-covered-bridge-write-hail-satin/feed/1Satan Satin CollageOne of these things is not like the other.Bridge SwastikaThat's not actually a Swastika.Swastika ComparisonNot the same thing.Homeless Child Begs For Food In Freezing Temps, Social Experiment Will Warm Your Heart [Video]http://www.inquisitr.com/1877103/homeless-child-begs-for-food-in-freezing-temps-social-experiment-will-warm-your-heart-video/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1877103/homeless-child-begs-for-food-in-freezing-temps-social-experiment-will-warm-your-heart-video/#commentsThu, 26 Feb 2015 17:05:26 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1877103A homeless child wandering the streets of New York City, begging for food in freezing cold temperatures, would easily break the hearts of people passing by, right? According to Life & Style Magazine, OckTV decided to do a social experiment to see what people would actually do if they saw a homeless child on the

A homeless child wandering the streets of New York City, begging for food in freezing cold temperatures, would easily break the hearts of people passing by, right? According to Life & Style Magazine, OckTV decided to do a social experiment to see what people would actually do if they saw a homeless child on the street. Surprisingly, perhaps, hundreds of people walk by the child, and most don’t even notice his presence.

At one point, the boy is on the ground — wearing a T-shirt — and shivering inside a plastic bag. This is when someone approaches him — but it’s not a busy Wall Street professional. The one person who stopped to help the boy was a homeless man.

“While hundreds of people walk past him like he’s invisible, the one person to lend a helping hand is actually homeless himself — with nothing to offer except the clothes off his own back.”

The video of the homeless child was posted on Facebook on February 23, and is now starting to go viral.

If you thought the generosity of the homeless man in the video above was heart-warming, you may want to check out this video as well. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, it’s about a family who voluntarily quarantined themselves in order to help their 5-year-old daughter who suffers from Sanfilippo syndrome.